May 14, 2017 — Job opening announcement: Student Intern
We are seeking a student intern with interest in automation, robotics, UX design, and/or web-development. Additional experience or interest in the following is also positive but not necessary:
• web-based development
• machine code and assembly programming
• embedded software and wireless technology
• robotics
• Java
• user testing
• graphic design
• movement practice such as sports, yoga, or dance
Most importantly, we are seeking an enthusiastic, independent learner and creative designer to work as a member of our team. The position is expected to start no sooner than June 2017 and no later than August 2017.
Who we are: AE Machines is working to make automation accessible to a broad group of people and businesses. The company was founded by two engineers, and we are looking to make key additions to our development team. Our product is a web-based software platform that allows nontechnical users to set up simple automated systems. We are looking for engineers to scale up an initial proof-of-concept demo to an industrially-viable prototype in the space of small-batch manufacturing and collaborative robotics.
Our team: Our team consists of four employees, Amy, who is also a UIUC faculty member in the area of robotics, Eric, a CS and MBA grad, Craig, a physics PhD with years of experience, and Hunter, our UX designer and in-house artist. Amy and Eric are co-founders, and that’s one of the reasons we’re AE Machines. More info on us is available at www.aemachines.com.
Typical tasks in our office: Our office is located in the EnterpriseWorks Incubator at the University of Illinois Research Park. The types of tasks going on in our office are:
— designing website frontend layout and workflow
— adding functionality to website by adding supported hardware and designing motion primitives
— adjusting CSS styling to accommodate new graphics layout
— designing website backend architecture and data structures
— brainstorming additional product features and strategizing on feature implementation
— writing use cases for the product
— creating presentation slides for upcoming pitches
— visiting factories and potential customers to assess needs and to integrate solutions
How to apply: Interested parties should send their resumes to eric@aemachines.com with a brief note articulating their interest in the position.